Jessica Young

I am a professional writer and effective collaborator who recently graduated from U.C. Davis with a B.A. in English. My education demonstrates that I am skilled in writing, organization, research, communication, and critical thinking. I hope to become a paralegal. Valuing mutual respect, I gratefully reciprocate with dedicated hard work.

Winter 2022
BARISTA AT THIRSTEA / Temecula, CA
• October 2022 – February 2023 (20-25hrs/wk)
• Mastered 80+ drink recipes: teas, slushies, coffee, and toppings
• Delivered friendly customer service with precise customizations
• Maintained CA Food Service Codes with rigorous cleaning protocols
Summer 2019
MARKETING ASSISTANT AT WILLDAN GROUP, INC./ Full-Time Paid Internship / Anaheim, CA
• June 2019 – September 2019 (30-40hrs/wk)
• Worked as a Marketing Assistant under the supervision of Antonella Estrella, Director of Marketing Operations
• Scheduled and conducted interviews with Willdan Group, Inc.'s key professionals, including VP and Program Manager
• Produced 30+ resumes for Willdan’s business proposals
• Contributed to proposal writing, offering feedback on diagrams, tables, and text clarity
• Managed data entries for Ann Derse, Willdan's Proposal Manager
• Flexible work arrangement: Commuted 3/5 days to Anaheim office, worked efficiently from home with company laptop. Engaged in remote and in-person communication with coworkers.
Summer 2017
MARKETING INTERN AT WILLDAN GROUP, INC./ Two-week long unpaid internship / Anaheim, CA
• Edited technical company brochures for conciseness and customer appeal
• Managed data entries
Career Breaks
March 2022 - October 2022
• Gap Year
February 2023 - Present
• Explored starting a small business and freelance writing. Surgery recovery

UC Davis
B.A. in English
3.83 GPA
Graduated in Dec. 2021 Completed Courses: Business Writing, English Grammar, Intro to Digital Media
Enrolling in UCSD’s ABA approved Paralegal Studies Program in Sep. 2023